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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.36, 652.93 and 392.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.36, 652.93 and 392.28 is: 591.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.36 : 652.93 = 392.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.36/652.93 = 392.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.36x = 652.93 × 392.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.36x = 256,131.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,131.38/433.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.04

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